We host a monthly book club discussion group on books related to Home Education and Charlotte Mason's Philosophy of Education.

Create in direct collaboration with the natural world. This workshop is a tactile, meditative introduction to the art of branch weaving. Using a forked tree branch as your natural loom, you’ll learn how to transform simple twigs and colorful fibers into a unique piece of organic art. Dexterity requirement: use of hands and gripping of needles, thread, and yarn.

About Sierra: The woods have always been a place of serenity for Sierra and are the direct inspiration for her current body of work. By incorporating elements of the natural world into her paintings, she encapsulates the tranquility of tall trees and invites viewers to take a moment to breathe among the trees.

Where the Trees Grow Slow: We’re excited to introduce the first event in our land justice series! March 17 – April 2 Shepherd’s Corner is hosting an exhibit by Sierra Hamilton, a Columbus-based visual artist whose work integrates vibrant, iridescent colors with the natural world. Learn more about Sierra & Where the Trees Grow Slow here.

The local Charlotte Mason community in the Big Bend Florida area will be hosting 2 classes with Kristina Johnson giving an overview of Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of education and how those principles play out in practice! If you’d like more information and/or to register, please email tallycharlottemasoncoop@gmail.com.

The local Charlotte Mason community in the Big Bend Florida area will be hosting 2 classes with Kristina Johnson giving an overview of Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of education and how those principles play out in practice! If you’d like more information and/or to register, please email tallycharlottemasoncoop@gmail.com.

The local Charlotte Mason community in the Big Bend Florida area will be hosting a curriculum sale & swap during one of our community park days. If you’d like more information, participate, and/or to register, please email tallycharlottemasoncoop@gmail.com.

Join us for a day exploring living ideas and the Science of Relations!

The conference will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 11:00-2:30pm at Calvary Baptist Church in Hanson, Massachusetts.

Kyndra Steinmann and Laura Oliver, two experienced Charlotte Mason mothers from within the CMNE community, will join CMNE Advisory members Sarah Beals and Megan Massaro as speakers for the event.

Our day will include four 25-minute sessions, a boxed lunch from Keegan Kreations (Plymouth, MA), and a nature walk together (optional and weather-permitting).

Sessions:
- Session I - Alive with Ideas: Cultivating a Home Atmosphere where Ideas Flourish (Sarah Beals)
- Session II - Thought Begets Thought: How Living Books Awaken the Mind (Laura Oliver)
- Session III - Rhythms of Life: Finding Freedom Through Habit (& Workshop) (Megan Massaro, talk; Rebekah Anglea, workshop)
- Session IV - The Science of Relations: Or, On Being Alive (Kyndra Steinmann)

The price will be $50 per attendee. Limited childcare for young children will also be available, at a small additional fee.

Teens are also invited to our Teen Track. CMNE mothers Kimberly Somarriba and Megan Massaro will be leading teens in a Morning Time, a leatherworking handicraft, and a Shakespeare readaloud for any teens who are interested. Teens will also receive a boxed lunch and will be invited to join our nature walk. Price for teens is $20, but seats are limited.

This event is hosted by Charlotte Mason New England.

Maple Sugaring Program
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
10:00 am – noon
$10 per participant

Led by Shepherd’s Corner Staff and volunteers.

Learn about maple sugaring from tree sap out the tap, to syrup on your breakfast. Come see our boiling process and taste our syrup, and more! We ask that children attending be accompanied by adults. Program will be mostly outdoors and will include walking on unimproved, uneven surfaces.

Registration for the syrup tour is required. Ages 2 and under are free.

The 2026 CMI Conference is coming, and we can't wait to gather with you on scenic Lookout Mountain, GA! Mark your calendars for July 23-25, 2026 at Covenant College, where this year's theme, "Faithfully Present: A Call to Attentive, Relational Education in the Midst of a Distracted Age," will inspire, equip, and refresh your heart and mind. Embracing simplicity and humility, we’ll explore what it means to offer an education marked by attentiveness, consistency, and love.

Prepare to immerse yourself in community, hands-on learning, and thoughtful discussions. We hope participants--including teens ages 13 and older! -- will leave the conference excited to incorporate Charlotte Mason's insights into their rhythms of life. We can’t wait to see you on Lookout Mountain!

Meet the Sheep: President’s Day at Shepherd’s Corner
Monday February 16th, 2026
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Activities for the day will include a scavenger hunt, meeting the animals, and see some wool working! Enjoy the meditation trail & labyrinth on this family friendly day! Take a winter walk through the woods at Shepherd’s Corner Ecology Center.

This day is open to folks of all ages. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

More information will be announced closer to the date. Activities for the day are free however donations are greatly appreciated.

Are you interested in our homeschool programming but concerned that your students’ needs might make participation in group activities challenging? Then consider joining us for our new program, Nature for Everyone.

Inclusive center-based learning themed on seasonal nature activities. This program takes place in our barn and the grounds immediately surrounding it. Some of the centers will be outdoors as the weather allows.

The barn itself and the bathrooms are accessible. Families can walk the trail after the program. Please note that the surface of the trails is uneven and unimproved. Open to all ages. Neurotypical siblings are welcome as well.

Does a getaway to enjoy time with family, nourishing friendships, spiritual refreshment, and respite from the daily routine sound good to you? Then come join us – families who embrace the Charlotte Mason philosophy – at the 2026 Charlotte Mason Family Camp. We feature morning sessions for both parents and children, daily nature walks with nature journaling, nourishing al fresco meals, a beautiful lake for boating and fishing, an array of afternoon occupations, hymn and folk singing as well as folk dancing, bonfires, a maker’s market and a family showcase to display what was learned in the 2025-26 school year.

Planning for the 2026 event which occurs August 17-21 is under way. Please check out the following website for more information: https://cmpeoria.com/family-camp-2026/. You can also find photos, testimonials, and much more at #charlotte_mason_family_camp on Instagram as well as Charlotte Mason Family Camp on Facebook.
Registration begins in February.

Come get inspired and excited about the new school year with like-minded families!

I'm looking for like minded mamas to build community and share experience. My kids are 2, 4, and 6. I would love to do a nature study with you. Or maybe we could do a craft.

You are invited to experience beauty, goodness, and truth through the lens of Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of education at the Feast of Ideas Retreat: A Charlotte Mason Educational Gathering. Whether you are an experienced Charlotte Mason educator or you haven’t yet met Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, you are welcome to join us as we joyfully immerse ourselves in Charlotte Mason’s principles for education.

The 2026 Feast of Ideas Retreat plenary sessions will feature experienced Charlotte Mason educator and co-editor of Commonplace Quarterly, Mariah Kochis.

Plan to experience additional break-out sessions with speakers from Living Feast Collective! And, of course, no Charlotte Mason gathering would be complete without folk songs, folk dancing, picture study, nature study, book discussion, handicrafts, and a lively Shakespeare performance.

This retreat will be held Thursday, January 15, 2026, 4:00pm until Saturday, January 17, 2026, 12:00pm, at The Crossing Retreat Center in Lexington, Nebraska.

Girls basketball team for ages 12-18 who are homeschooled.

Join us for a Back-to-School mother's workshop on August 15, 2025, at Longfellow's Wayside Inn in Sudbury MA, simulating an entire school day according to Charlotte Mason's principles. Mothers will read living books, take a Nature walk, have lunch at the Inn, do artist and composer study, narrate Plutarch, watercolor on the grounds, do a handicraft, and more. This event is hosted by Charlotte Mason New England. More information can be found at the link.

The group meets the second Monday night of the month from 7 pm-9:30 pm. The group is made up of homeschooling moms with children from newborns to others who have finished. We have been meeting for over seven years and have read thru the series at least once. I live in Richardson Texas and we meet at my house and love being with other moms who love the Charlotte Mason life style.

Simplicity: Tis a Gift To Be Simple
September 20, 2025
https://easttexasamblers.com/workshop/

If you find yourself here, you've heard the name Charlotte Mason. Maybe you know she encouraged time outside, or used books to teach many subjects, but you’re not sure her ideas could help you or your children.

Whether you’re homeschooling or not, Charlotte Mason’s wisdom centers on who children are and what they need, which transcends beyond education, impacting our parenting and the culture of your home.

If you’re curious to learn how Miss Mason’s philosophy can inspire wonder, build connection, and foster good habits, I hope you’ll consider joining me for a summer discussion group!

We’ll meet 3 to 6 times between June-August. It’s free, we’ll meet at a public location in Richardson, you can come once or every time, and there will be no pre-reading required.

“Our aim in education is to give a full life.” -Charlotte Mason, School Education pg. 171

Does a getaway to enjoy time with family, nourishing friendships, spiritual refreshment, and respite from the daily routine sound good to you? Then come join us – families who embrace the Charlotte Mason philosophy – at the 2025 Charlotte Mason Family Camp. We feature morning sessions for both parents and children, daily nature walks with nature journaling, nourishing al fresco meals, a beautiful lake for boating and fishing, an array of afternoon occupations, hymn and folk singing as well as folk dancing, bonfires, a maker’s market and a family showcase to display what was learned in the 2024-25 school year.

Planning for the 2025 event which occurs August 11-15 is under way. Please check out the following website for more information: https://cmpeoria.com/family-camp-22/. You can also find photos, testimonials, and much more at #charlotte_mason_family_camp on Instagram as well as Charlotte Mason Family Camp on Facebook.
Registration begins Saturday, February 15.

Come get inspired and excited about the new school year with like-minded families!

Join Sonya Shafer and other great Charlotte Mason speakers for this special gathering designed to encourage and equip you as you homeschool the Charlotte Mason way. This year’s event is focused on helping you spread the feast in the enrichment subjects—art, music, poetry, and more.

We're excited to present Rooted & Grounded: A Charlotte Mason Conference featuring the inspiring Amber O'Neal Johnston, renowned author, speaker, blogger, and Charlotte Mason educator! 📚✨

📅 It’s on October 10–11, 2024 - Thursday evening and Friday morning

📍It’ll be on our campus. We’re located at 1844 Teri Road, Austin, TX 78744.

The conference focus is “Sparking Curiosity and Delight in Childhood.” We’ll explore a path that supports academic growth while sparking curiosity in childhood. Learn how to spread an inspiring feast of ideas and come alongside your kids and students as they dive deeply into the passions and interests that make them come alive!

📝 To learn more and register, visit our Eventbrite page - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1014862730747?aff=oddtdtcreator. We’d be so grateful if you could share about the conference with your community!

As an expression of our gratitude for sharing the event, we’d love to offer your school/group/community a $10 discount. The discount code is ThankYou.

About Our Keynote Speaker - Amber O'Neal Johnston

Amber O’Neal Johnston is an author, speaker, and Charlotte Mason home educator who blends life-giving books and a culturally rich environment for her four children and others seeking to do the same. She recommends we offer children opportunities to see themselves and others reflected in their lessons, especially throughout their books, and she’s known for sharing literary “mirrors and windows” on HeritageMom.com and @heritagemomblog (IG & FB). Amber is also the author of Soul School: Taking Kids on a Joy-Filled Journey Through the Heart of Black American Culture, and A Place to Belong, a guide for families of all backgrounds to raise kids to celebrate their heritage, community, and the world.

Save the Date! Join us in Washington, IL for our CM Winter Retreat titled, RESTORING FREEDOM: Honoring Individual Families within Charlotte Mason's Principles. February 21-22, 2025. We are honored to have Leah Boden, author of Modern Miss Mason, traveling all the way from England to share with and inspire us! Registration opens November 1st at cmpeoria.com

Brightside is currently seeking a Full-Time Elementary Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Brightside is a unique educational initiative fueled by curiosity, nature and play. We are seeking a dedicated educator to join our team and provide an inspiring educational experience for 4-10 children ranging from preschool to 5th grade. Our educational philosophy is deeply influenced by relational education, emphasizing lifelong learning, respect, excellence, and joy. Please send your applications to sarajoshto@gmail.com with Subject: Elementary Teacher at Brightside

Expectations:
- Embrace and implement the Charlotte Mason philosophy and pedagogy, which emphasizes the importance of immersive literature, nature study, and hands-on learning. Her ideas are based on the belief that children are born persons with their own unique personalities, interests, and abilities.
- Model habits of respect, excellence, and joy in all interactions.
- Explore CM's original writings to enhance teaching methods.
- Maintain classroom cleanliness and order.
- Cultivate an environment of kindness and calm, focusing on aiding students in mastery.
- Promote a discrimination-free learning environment.
- Serve as a role model in speech, mannerism, discipline, dress, and performance.
- Be comfortable with a curriculum that uses few textbooks and requires teachers to master and teach their subjects without the usual educational aids and lesson guides.

Training & Meetings:
- Participate in Charlotte Mason Institute’s CORE training, an 8-week program with weekly assignments and discussions (schedule based on hire date, costs will be covered by us).
- Access resources from Alveary, including tutorials and webinars.
- Attend inservice days and training sessions as required.
- Complete CPR and abuse training.
- Engage in Parent Training events and regular tutor meetings.

Lesson Planning:
- Collaborate on lesson planning, following the CM-inspired Alveary curriculum.
- Plan lessons one week in advance and communicate adjustments promptly.
- Implement the Method of a Lesson.
- Instruct in many areas of study, covering 12-16 subjects a week, in addition to cultivating habits such as attention, courtesy, honesty, thoroughness, accuracy, and punctuality.

Evaluation:
- Collaborate with the Director or consultant to evaluate and enhance teaching methods.
- Maintain an open-door policy for parents and Board members.

Substitutes:
- Coordinate substitutes when necessary.
- Ensure substitutes have lesson plans and required materials.
- Follow guidelines for substitute payments.

Communication:
- Maintain regular communication with parents through emails and parent conferences.
- Respond promptly to parent/tutor/Director/board communication.

Administering Examinations:
- Assist with evaluating Alveary exam questions, administering exams, and grading exams.
- Utilize designated days for grading and communication.

Atmosphere:
- Foster an atmosphere of respect, excellence, and joy.
- Align with Brightside’s values and guidelines.

Requirements:
- Candidates must have a commitment to education and learning, love learning, hold the authority of teacher, and know or demonstrate an eagerness to come to know Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of education.
- Candidates must be willing and eager to live in a community by leading with gratitude, making and keeping commitments, being honest, and always hospitable.
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree; a teaching certificate is not required.
- Demonstrated experience with and love for children.
- Passion for lifelong learning.

Brightside Provides the Following:
- Separate housing is available for candidates who prefer to live on-site and can be included as part of the compensation package.
- A curriculum outline based upon CMI’s Alveary, with adjustments as needed.
- Advice on curriculum and scheduling.
- All training and videos in Alveary.
- Tutor training and payment for any required training.
- Excellent training and expectation-setting.
- Regular feedback and support.
- All necessary furniture and supplies for the classroom.
- Consulting as needed.
- An uplifting and encouraging community passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students, families, and one another.

CA: An At Will State
As an at-will state, we operate on a trial basis for the first 30 days. If for some reason the relationship is not mutually beneficial, there is freedom for either party to end it.

If you have a passion for education, a love for children, delight in learning, reading, and studying, and if you are developing a passion for Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, we invite you to apply!

Please send your applications to sarajoshto@gmail.com with Subject: Elementary Teacher at Brightside

Informal group of families. Meet once a month. Do enrichments studies together: musician, recitation, nature study, artist, hymn, handicraft. Meet at a local Bible camp or local parks. 2 1/2 - 3 hours. Includes free/snack time

This FREE event is hosted by TVCMC (see separate CMIC entry) from 10 am - 3 pm, for parents who are:
~ considering homeschooling & looking for a starting point
~ interested in learning more about CM's Educational Philosophy & Practices
~ new to using CM at home & want inspiration and tips from moms who have done this "in-real-life"
Please join us for an exciting Saturday to learn all about Charlotte Mason's timeless educational philosophy, as well as demonstrate her method through multiple ***immersion lessons*** (see below). We're also arranging a Q&A panel with moms who have been implementing CM for years, so bring those narration and math questions!
We'll learn about who Miss Mason is, why we listen to her advice about home education, and yes, even parenting.
We'll also hear about where she thinks God fits into education, and what THREE instruments a teacher can use with her students. As CM says, "All education is self-education," so we'll share multiple resources with you to further your own self-education, including books, podcasts, websites, etc. Bring your note-taking materials!!

SCHEDULE:
9:55 am - doors open
10 am - Welcome & Check-In
10:15 am - CM 101 (Erin T.)
11:15 am - Artist Study ***Immersion Lesson*** (Miriam A.)
11:35 am - History ***Immersion Lesson*** (Kathy D.)
11:55 am - Roundtable: What to Expect Your First Year of CM Homeschooling
12:15 pm - Lunch / bring a sack lunch, or grab something local
1 pm - Introduction to Narration (Kathy D.)
1:45 pm - Giving Life to a CM Day (Miriam A.)
2:15 pm - How to Schedule a CM Timetable (Erin T.)
2:35 pm - Roundtable: Q & A
3 pm - Close & Thank You

*** Immersion lessons are where the hostesses prepare a lesson for you, the attendee, to experience as the student. Then afterwards, we'll discuss how it's done, from a teacher's perspective.***

REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/FdY4H2CUSPdEdHTV6